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Welcome

The City of Somerset is located off State Highway 1604 fifteen miles southwest of San Antonio in Bexar County. Somerset was incorporated in 1970 which has a form of city government. The current population of citizens located within the city limits is 1,669. Our small town is served by several local business, churches, clubs, organizations, city park, multipurpose community center and Somerset Independent School District.

City Hall

City Hall is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and provides a variety of services for the citizens of Somerset such as; building, business, vendor and yard sale permits, records of city ordinances, council agendas and minutes, copy, fax and notary services, animal control, public works, park and hall rental, open records request, etc.

Municipal Court

Somerset Municipal Court office is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and can assist with any questions or concerns regarding traffic citations. Traffic citations may be paid in full on line at Traffic Payment.Com.

Police Department

Somerset Police Department consists of a full-time Chief of Police, 3 full-time Patrol Officers and 18 Reserve Officers. The Police Department provides a variety of services such as; Patrol Division, Investigations Division, Crime Prevention, Somerset Blue Santa, National Night Out, finger printing, police reports, etc.

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Notice of Opportunity for Employment

The City of Somerset is now accepting applications for the position of Full-time City Administrator. Minimum requirement: at least five years of experience in Executive Secretarial Work, preferably for a city or at least five years providing broad-based Governmental Administrative Services: City Secretary Certification, preferred; knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and resolutions related to official city business; knowledge of preparation of grant applications and grant writing; knowledge of laws and guidelines relating to municipalities; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Salary range $35,000.00 to $40,000.00 and based on experience. Resume can be mailed or hand delivered to City Hall, 7360 E. 6th Street, Somerset, TX 78069 or e-mailed to city.clerk@somersettx.gov for a complete job description click here.

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The City of Somerset is now accepting vendor applications and parade entries for the 2008 Veterans-Homecoming Festival, which is scheduled for October 30, 2008 thru November 2, 2008. All booth spaces are on a first come first serve basis. For vendor application packet click here and for a parade entry form click here. Please keep checking for updates on the 2008 Veterans-Homecoming Festival here, we will update the information as soon as we get it!

2008 Festival Theme: "Somerset Goes Hollywood"

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The City of Somerset is seeking interested persons to sever on the Board of Directors for 4A Economic Development Corporation (currently 1 vacancy). No qualifying criteria needed.

The City of Somerset Economic Development Corporation is seeking interested persons to serve on a City Beautification Committee.

Please contact the City Administrator at City Hall if you would like more information. You can download a Public Service Application by clicking here.

Planning/Zoning Commission accepting applications, to read more click here

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Changes in Flood Maps:
- City of Somerset draft Floodplain view here
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Information on the Appeal Process view here
- Information on Grandfathering and Adoption Process view here
- Flood Insurance Fact Sheet view here

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Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program: click here for application

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City Holiday Calendar, view here

Contact Us

7360 E. 6th Street - Somerset, TX 78069
(830) 429-3639 or (830) 701-4100
Fax (830) 429-3781

E-mail somerset@somersettx.gov

 

Types of Payments

Cash ~ Checks ~ Money Orders

Citations may be paid online @ trafficpayment.com

Tuesday, August 19, 2008
@ 6:00 pm
Special Meeting of the City Council
CLICK HERE TO VIEW AGENDA

Thursday, August 21, 2008
@ 6:00 pm
Special Meeting of the City Council
CLICK HERE TO VIEW AGENDA